The Young Friends are Philly’s most culturally engaged young professionals ages 21 to 45. We are passionate about connecting people with the arts and support the Museum by funding a wide range of programs, including elementary school field trips, art conservation, and acquisitions for the collection.

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If you're already a Museum member and simply wish to add Young Friend benefits call us at 215-684-7840.

Connect with over 400 other art enthusiasts who believe in the Museum’s mission to bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play—to discover the spirit of imagination that lies in everyone.

Young Friends enjoy:

Free admission to private tours, art-inspired excursions, and unique opportunities to meet local artists and curators.

Discounts to ticketed Young Friends events, including some of the city’s most popular fundraisers.

Networking and social opportunities—including member organized meetups throughout the city.

Philanthropic involvement in one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country.

Connect with new and familiar faces over casual conversation and complimentary cocktails during Final Friday. Learn about the Young Friends program, the difference it makes in the art community, and upcoming events.

Joining is easy. New members can join online by clicking the “Join” button above, by calling Member Services during regular business hours at 215-684-7840, or by visiting any Visitor Services desk at the Museum. If you have an existing Museum membership that you wish to enhance with Young Friend benefits, please call Members Services directly.

After becoming a Museum member, the Friends Groups are enhancements that provide additional benefits catered to your interests. For more information on Friends Groups and membership enhancements, contact Member Services at 215-684-7840.

Your membership contributions are combined with funds raised through our annual Fall into Art and Winter fund-raisers and The Young Friends Fund, an endowment established in 2006.
Each June, the Young Friends Executive Board then awards grants that support important Museum activities including exhibitions, acquisitions, conservation, and educational and outreach programming. Many beloved works of art throughout the Museum were purchased with donations through the Young Friends program.

Yes, for the Single Young Friend enhancement all but $5 is tax deductible and for the Dual Young Friend enhancement all but $10 is tax deductible. A varying portion of all fundraiser tickets are tax deductible. Attendees will receive tax receipts following each event.

A Single Young Friend enhancement provides benefits for one adult. A Dual Young Friend enhancement provides benefits for two adults. Members at the Member Plus level or higher are able to select between either a Single or Dual Young Friends enhancement. If only a Single enhancement is selected you must identify which person on the membership will receive the benefits.

We have programs or events at least once a month. You will hear about upcoming programs in our monthly e-newsletters, in your What’s On guide, For Members Calendar, on social media, or view our Events and Programs.